Tentu, ini adalah materi ajar mengenai Descriptive Text dengan tema "Your Favorite Athlete"

yang dirancang khusus untuk siswa SMA agar relevan dan menarik.

Teaching Material: Descriptive Text

Topic: My Favorite Athlete 🏅

Level: Senior High School (SMA)

A. Opening (Pembukaan)

(Guru memulai dengan pertanyaan untuk menarik perhatian siswa)

"Good morning, class! Let's talk about something we all love: sports and entertainment. Who is
your favorite athlete? Is it from football, badminton, volleyball, or maybe F1 racing? Why do you
like them? Is it because of their skills, their personality, or their style?"

"Today, we are going to learn how to describe your favorite athlete in English, so you can tell
your friends or even write about them online. We will learn about Descriptive Text."

"Good morning, everyone! Let's talk about something exciting. Who is your favorite athlete? Is
it someone from football like Cristiano Ronaldo, or maybe a badminton star like Anthony
Ginting? Why do you like them so much? Is it because of their amazing skills, their cool
personality, or their achievements?"

"Today, we're going to learn how to describe your favorite athlete in English, so you can tell your
friends or even write a cool caption about them online. We'll be learning about Descriptive
Text."

B. What is a Descriptive Text? (Apa itu Teks Deskriptif?)

A Descriptive Text is a text that aims to explain and describe a specific person, place, or thing in
detail. The main goal is to paint a picture in the reader's mind, making them see, feel, and
imagine what is being described.

Relevance in daily life:

 Writing an Instagram caption about your idol.

 Telling a friend what a new person you met looks like.

 Describing a character from a movie or a game you love.

C. Generic Structure (Struktur Umum)

A descriptive text typically has two key parts:

1. Identification: This is the opening paragraph. It introduces the subject you are going to
describe. It answers the question: "Who or what are we talking about?"

2. Description: This part provides the details. It describes the subject's characteristics, such
as their physical appearance (what they look like), their qualities (skills, abilities), and
their personality (how they behave).

D. Language Features (Ciri Kebahasaan)

To write a good descriptive text, we commonly use:

1. Simple Present Tense: Used to state facts and general truths about the athlete.

o Example: He plays for Manchester United. She has incredible speed.

2. Adjectives (Kata Sifat): Lots of adjectives are used to make the description more vivid
and interesting.

o Example: He is a fast and skillful player. She is known for her powerful shots.

3. Action Verbs (Kata Kerja Tindakan): Verbs that show what the athlete does.

o Example: He runs, jumps, and scores a goal. She serves and smashes the ball.

E. Example and Analysis (Contoh dan Analisis)

Let's analyze a text about a very popular athlete.

Lionel Messi: The Football Maestro

(Identification)

Lionel Messi is a world-famous professional football player from Argentina. He is widely

regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport. Currently, he plays for Inter
Miami and the Argentine national team.

(Description)
Physically, Messi is not very tall, but he has a strong and agile body. His low center of gravity
allows him to change direction very quickly. On the pitch, his most noticeable skill is his
incredible dribbling. He runs with the ball as if it is glued to his feet, making it almost impossible
for defenders to take it from him.

Beyond his skills, Messi is known for his calm and humble personality. He is not a flashy player
and often lets his performance do the talking. He is also a great team player who creates many
scoring opportunities for his teammates. It is this combination of extraordinary talent and a
down-to-earth attitude that makes him an inspiration for millions.

Let's break it down:

 Identification: The first paragraph clearly introduces who Lionel Messi is.

 Description:

o The second paragraph describes his physical appearance (not very tall, strong,
agile) and his key skills (incredible dribbling, runs with the ball).

o The third paragraph describes his personality (calm, humble) and his role as a
team player (creates opportunities).

 Simple Present Tense: Notice the use of verbs like is, has, plays, runs, creates.

 Adjectives: The text is full of adjectives like famous, professional, greatest, strong, agile,
calm, humble, and extraordinary.

F. Your Turn! (Latihan Menulis) ✍️

Now, it's your turn to be the writer! Think about your favorite athlete.

Task: Write a short descriptive text (about 3 paragraphs) about your favorite athlete. Follow the
structure we learned (Identification and Description).

Use these guiding questions to help you:

1. Identification: Who is your favorite athlete? What sport do they play? What team are
they on?

2. Description (Appearance & Skills): What do they look like? Are they tall, fast, strong?
What are their special abilities or signature moves?

3. Description (Personality & Why you admire them): What is their personality like
(energetic, focused, friendly)? Why do you admire them?
G. Vocabulary Corner (Kosakata Penting)

 Athlete: Atlet

 Powerful: Kuat, bertenaga

 Agile / Nimble: Lincah, gesit

 Humble: Rendah hati

 Determined: Penuh tekad, gigih

 Inspiring: Menginspirasi

 Skillful: Terampil

 Achievement: Prestasi

 Opponent: Lawan

 Signature move: Gerakan andalan